Eric

Nice ... I know this has been discussed on another thread, but I simply think their is no moral basis for only letting a copyright run 50 years, as is the case in Europe. The arguement has been set forth "50 years is enough time for an artist to earn their money". Says who??? Why not 40? or 60? Plus, what about the heirs? I hate to make harsh, judgemental statements, but IMHO, anyone who buys this crap is not making a very wise decision ... Eric

Well, speaking of KC, the old jazz district was at 18th and Vine. This area fell into disrepair for years, but fortunatley was renovated ~ 10 years ago. The Jazz Hall of Fame and the Negro Leagues Baseball museum are there now. The Gem Theater has been restored and hosts a number of jazz concerts (I saw Tom Harrell and Charles McPherson there last month). There is also a jazz club called the Blue Room. The one element of history that sill exists is the old union hall, known as the Mutual Musicians Foundation. They still host after-hours (starting at ~ 2:00 am) jam sessions. As far as I know, the hall has been there and active since the 20s. As an aside, this area was spiffed up "post-renovation" to scenes in the Robert Altman movie "Kansas City". Eric

There are really no turds in the bowl ... although there is nothing too adventurous either. Just like they say (I think) "straight ahead and in the pocket". Eric

I did the listening station thing too ... full CD seems to dial down the cheese factor to quite acceptable levels. There is a fair amount of adventurous stuff. Eric

In the mean time, if you have one of those SACD/CD combo players, the SACD of the orignial album sounds increbible ... BIG improvement (and I really don't much get into the whole audiophile thing). Eric

Just my two cents ... I owned this and sold it in a time of cash crisis. I have since bought it back and LOVE it. Everything that was said above - great playing, tunes and arrangements. Eric

Bol, Did you find anyplace else? Eric

Got 'em both on the way ...

Yeah baby - that is a KILLER track - one of my favorite jazz tunes of all time. Eric

There is a CD on BN with the exact same title that is *not* a compilation. I don't know if this is that or not. BUT, this appears to be some sort of European reissue and indeed is perhaps a compilation. Bottom line - you can buy all the Horace you need from BN in original form and don't need this one Eric

Dave, Do tell ... I picked up their greatest hits and it is very interesting. I missed a chance to see them in Columbia MO a few months ago ... Thanks, Eric

Interesting - I have become a fan over the last year. Do you think Pollard solo stuff will be all that different from GBV? Eric

Great news!!! Your life will never be the same and that is a GREAT thing!!! Eric

All, Thanks so much for the recommendations. This is gonna be FUN. I will report back with my thoughts as I work my way through this ... Eric

Speaking of Kessell, anybody have a take on his Reprise albums from the early 60s? http://www.oldies.com/product/view.cfm/id_28572.html

Sorry to hear that Rooster. I thought/think you would be great for that job! Hang in there ... doing what you love for a living is a noble pursuit! Eric PS - Is there a jazz museum "society" that you could participate in to get to know some folk if the opportunity comes up again?

A friend loaned the DVD to me the other day. I have never seen it, although I loved Seinfeld. I don't have much to add to the above, other than to say that it is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

First I carefully place the receipt in an acid-free zip lock baggie. Next I remove and discard all extraneous matter from the box, such as the actual CDs and booklet. Finally, I lovingly place the zip-locked receipt in the now-cavernous box. Call me anal, but I think it's the safest way to go.

Father/Daughter dance tonight Soccer and roller hockey games (kids, not mine) all Sat am Yard work, errands, bills, some "work" work Sat pm and Sun Music throughout

I have it and I like it. Reminds me a bit of those mid-70s Bobby Hutcherson releases (View From The Inside, Waiting, etc.). Has a bit of a contemporary feel, but with bite. It does not sound forced - on the contrary, it sounds like these guys had fun putting this together. For once, I think the review at www.allaboutjazz.com actually does a pretty good job describing it too.

I blame the outster of Quisp as the root of all my post-adolescent "issues" ...

How about "Long, Long, Long", which is exactly that. And very dull too.

Key is you have to find someone stupider than you, which in my case, took some time ...

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LOL (without even following the link) Oh my ... now I am fucking laughing my fucking ass off, after fucking following the fucking link. Sorry 'bout that